New Riff Straight Balboa Rye vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Riff Straight Balboa Rye
New Riff
£92
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| New Riff Straight Balboa Rye | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New Riff | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 68.2% |
| Age | 4 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £92.28 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Riff Straight Balboa Rye
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
New Riff Straight Balboa Rye
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £92.
For beginners: New Riff Straight Balboa Rye is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
New Riff Straight Balboa Rye
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.28 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £92.28)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Riff Straight Balboa Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only New Riff Straight Balboa Rye
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)